This course aims to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills required in the safe moving and handling of people both with and without the use of equipment.
Training & Short Courses
Medway College of Social Care aims to support social care staff with their professional training and development.
Do you already work in social care or would you like to work in social care? If so, there are a number of short courses which we offer which could benefit your professional development.
Below are a list of our current courses with a brief overview about what is covered within each course.
All of our courses can be booked via our online booking system i-share, please click here to access iShare and search for ‘Medway College of Social Care’ to find our short courses.
If you require access to iShare for yourself or your staff please contact Selina Bullivant or Jodie Sanders on (01634) 338480 or at mcsc@medway.gov.uk
Moving and Handling Training Room Hire
In partnership with Medway Council’s Adult Social Care team, we are proud to offer training in our fully equipped Moving and Handling training room. This room is dedicated to delivering safe and effective manual handling practices and is unique to social care in Medway. MCSC courses will be delivered in this suite, but it will also […]
Moving and Handling of People – Refresher
MEETS CARE CERTIFICATE STANDARD 13 Course aim: To provide staff working in Health and Social Care with a refresher course on the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to carry out their jobs in a safe and effective manner whilst complying with current legislation Target audience: This course is suitable for all staff working […]
Moving and Handling of People (minimal assistance)
MEETS CARE CERTIFICATE STANDARD 13 Course Aim To provide participants whose role includes supporting people requiring minimal physical assistance and also object handling, with the necessary knowledge and skills to do so in a safe and effective manner and within the current legislative context. Target Audience For carers, personal assistants or family members who provide […]